London film festival pulls screening of controversial documentary about AIDS

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The documentary makers say the decision is the latest 'no platforming'. Credit: Press Association.

The London International Film Festival has cancelled an upcoming screening of a controversial documentary on HIV and AIDS, after heavy criticism.

The film is the work of journalist Joan Shenton, who disputes the idea that HIV causes AIDS. Four HIV/AIDS charities had threatened protests at the screening venue and at the festival sponsors premises, and festival director Erich Schultz is believed to have received "over twenty protest letters."

Shenton described the move as "blantant censorship" and "the latest case of 'no platforming'".

The film was shown at the Frontline Club in Paddington last year after similar protest threats - though none actually emerged.